CPSC recall · Reported January 24, 2000
CPSC, K2 Corp. Announce Recall of In-Line Skates
The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.
The CPSC recalled The recalled skates are the "FLIGHT ALX" brand with model number S00161 or S00162, manufa….
CPSC, K2 Corp. Announce Recall of In-Line Skates was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 24, 2000. Reason: The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these skates immediately and return them to the store where p…. Verify recall #00057 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious injury..
- None
- agency class
- January 24, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00057 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled skates are the "FLIGHT ALX" brand with model number S00161 or S00162, manufactured before November 20, 1999. The brand name and model number are on the skate's tongue. The manufacturing date is stamped in the heel of the skate, on the footbed. It is written as the year, month and day (for example, 19991002 is October 2, 1999). Women's skates are maroon and silver in sizes 4 through 11. Men's skates are gray and orange in sizes 5 through 14.
Reason for recall
The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these skates immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement skates.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00057 |
| Date reported | January 24, 2000 |
| Date initiated | January 24, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 12,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these skates immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement skates.
- Check the recall number (00057) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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